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£72+ Cheap flights from San Francisco

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — LHR
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Find flights departing from San Francisco that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 17 April 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LTN

SFOLTN

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

16:45-22:50

2 stops22h 05m

London Luton

Thu 14/5

13:00-14:40

3 stops33h 40m

£564

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LTN

SFOLTN

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

12:55-23:25

2 stops26h 30m

London Luton

Thu 14/5

13:00-10:50

2 stops29h 50m

£606

San FranciscoManchester

SFO - MAN

SFOMAN

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

16:45-20:30

2 stops19h 45m

Manchester

Fri 30/10

12:55-15:35

2 stops33h 40m

£613

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LTN

SFOLTN

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

16:30-21:05

2 stops20h 35m

London Luton

Mon 25/5

21:50-14:30

2 stops24h 40m

£618

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

21:30-09:50

2 stops28h 20m

Birmingham

Wed 23/9

06:05-15:21

2 stops17h 16m

£625

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

22:45-18:25

2 stops35h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/10

20:25-14:40

2 stops26h 15m

£627

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - STN

SFOSTN

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

13:00-12:45

2 stops15h 45m

London Stansted

Thu 4/6

17:35-13:35

2 stops28h 00m

£628

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

13:25-10:00

1 stop12h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 21/5

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

£632

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

13:43-14:40

2 stops16h 57m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 20/10

05:55-13:50

1 stop15h 55m

£644

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LCY

SFOLCY

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

13:45-18:30

1 stop20h 45m

London City

Mon 4/5

19:00-11:45

1 stop24h 45m

£649

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco (average of £478). Flying from San Francisco in June will prove the most costly (average of £827). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from San Francisco would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from San Francisco: Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From £182
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £365
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From £44
Frontier
Frontier
From £38

What are popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

If you’re flying from San Francisco, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines New York (1,287 flights per day), Chicago (1,092 flights per day) and Los Angeles (776 flights per day).

London
London
From £294
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From £44
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From £40
Honolulu
Honolulu
From £176

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San Francisco?

The cheapest city to fly to from San Francisco is Los Angeles, with prices starting at £40. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From £40
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From £44
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From £70
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
From £76

Airline reviews for flights from San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from San Francisco. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.8
Good
1,499 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,602 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,926 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,889 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from San Francisco. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 17 April 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San Francisco?

    This month, the top selected destinations from San Francisco are Boston, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Atlanta. Throughout the year, Mumbai, Boston, Bengaluru are some of the top choices made by users flying from San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San Francisco for as low as £40 to Los Angeles (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £457 to fly from San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest have the cheapest prices from San Francisco. Frontier flights from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (£38), Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Honolulu (£44), and Southwest flights from San Francisco to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (£57).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from San Francisco?

    Here are some of the cheapest offers we have found for the cheapest premium economy flights from San Francisco.
    San Francisco to Seattle from £227
    San Francisco to Boston from £427
    San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from £464
    San Francisco to Portland from £521

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from San Francisco?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from San Francisco, consider Los Angeles. Prices start at £252 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco is currently February; with June being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from San Francisco?

    Check out the cheapest flights from San Francisco to embark to:
    Travel from San Francisco to London from £504 round trip
    Travel from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £576 round trip

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